Gorilla Kwizera是孟菲斯动物园灵长类家族的基石,37岁出乎意料地死亡。
Gorilla Kwizera, a cornerstone of the Memphis Zoo's primate family, died unexpectedly at 37.
Kwizera是孟菲斯动物园37岁的大猩猩, 7月6日因短暂患病意外死亡。
Kwizera, a 37-year-old gorilla at the Memphis Zoo, died unexpectedly on July 6 after a brief illness.
她于2009年抵达孟菲斯, 是形成动物园大猩猩团体的关键。
She arrived in Memphis in 2009 and was key in forming the zoo's gorilla group.
Kwizera的逝世令人惊讶, 因为人类照料下的猩猩可以活到50多岁。
Known for her spirited personality, Kwizera's passing came as a surprise as gorillas under human care can live into their 50s.
动物园通过捐款或将鲜花留在她的纪念碑上,鼓励向动物园致敬。
The zoo encourages tributes through donations or by leaving flowers at her memorial.